My name is Gilbert Mouchel-Vichard, and I have created this website
to share my passion for donkeys with you so that you can rediscover
this extraordinary, affectionate and, contrary to popular belief,
very intelligent animal.

I say 'rediscover' because donkeys had for about 50 years gradually
disappeared from the countryside as the result of the modernization
of agricultural techniques. But thanks to the efforts of passionate
breeders and associations whose goal is to rehabilitate the various
breeds, donkeys are now progressively finding their place again
next to humans

For my part, I have devoted these past 20 years to the breeding
of the Cotentin donkey , a breed
from my region. I have therefore gained considerable experience
in the education of this animal and its use. (trekking,
harnessing...).

Furthermore, I have played a large part in the recognition of the
Cotentin donkey by the ministry of Agriculture. I was thus led to
study in detail all the characteristics of this breed for:

the development of the standard

the management of the breed

the management of approved stallions

the reproduction

the breeding

the identification

the terms of sale

As a matter of fact, I was for 7 years the speaker for the Cotentin
donkey to the ministry of Agriculture and stud farms.